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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, raspberry, fine spice, subtle wood
Palate: concentrated red fruit, elegant tannin, fresh acidity, long savoury finish
Cantina St. Michael-Eppan's Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva from select Appiano microzones at altitude. Selection-tier Pinot Noir from the Sanct Valentin lineup that established the cooperative's international reputation.
What it pairs with
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Roast duck breast with cherries
The wine's red cherry register echoes the dish; medium tannins balance the duck fat. -
Mushroom and porcini risotto
Pinot Nero's mushroom pairing; the wine's savoury finish carries the umami. -
Roast lamb with rosemary
Medium-bodied red for pink-cooked lamb; spice notes echo rosemary.
History
Cantina St. Michael-Eppan introduced Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva in the late 1990s/early 2000s as the cellar's flagship Pinot Noir, selected from cooperative members' best high-altitude parcels around Appiano.
- 2000: First Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva vintages
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina St. Michael-Eppan · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero Riserva
- Oak
- Approximately twelve months in French oak barriques with mix of new and used
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva
What does Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero taste like?
Red cherry, raspberry, fine spice and subtle wood on the nose; concentrated red fruit, elegant tannin, fresh acidity and a long savoury finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero?
Drink between 5 and 20 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant red fruit; cellared bottles develop forest-floor and game complexity.
What food pairs with Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero?
Roast duck breast with cherries, mushroom and porcini risotto, or roast lamb with rosemary. The wine's elegance suits poultry, game and pasta dishes.
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